Experienced Full Stack Online Elementary School Teacher – Virtual Charter Academy for Michigan Students

About Us

Michigan Virtual Charter Academy (MVCA) is a part of Stride K12, a leading provider of online education solutions. Our mission is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships, coupled with a rigorous curriculum and a data-driven, student-centered instructional model. We are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate, and always strive to do better.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Full Stack Online Elementary School Teacher to join our team. As a teacher at MVCA, you will be responsible for delivering specific course content in an online environment, providing instruction, support, and guidance to students, and monitoring their progress through our learning management system. You will work closely with students and parents/learning coaches to advance each student's learning toward established goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides rich and engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for students
• Commitment to personalizing learning for all students
• Demonstrates a belief in all students' ability to succeed and meet high expectations
• Differentiates instruction based on student level of mastery
• Augments course content according to prescribed policies and procedures using appropriate asynchronous and synchronous tools under guidance from principal and coach
• Maintains grade book ensuring student academic integrity, makes student placement and promotion decisions, and alerts administrators to concerns about student performance and progress
• Prepares students for high-stakes standardized tests
• Understands that a primary responsibility is to establish and maintain positive rapport with families and regularly communicates with and responds to students and learning coaches/parents in a timely manner
• Supports learning coaches/parents with student curricular and instructional issues, as well as basic troubleshooting in a virtual classroom environment that is in line with academy policies and procedures
• Travels as required (on average once per month and/or up to 25% of the time) for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and as required by school

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Active state teaching license
• Ability to clear required background check
• Residency in Michigan

Other Required Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers to interpret and produce numeric, tabular, and graphic representations of student data, and use it to drive instructional decisions
• Receptive to receiving coaching on a regular basis with administrators and teacher trainers
• Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint
• Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working with the proposed age group
• Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology
• Experience teaching in an online (virtual) and/or in a brick-and-mortar environment
• Experience with online learning platforms

Work Environment

This position is virtual, and you will be required to work from home. You must be able to maintain a professional home office without distraction during work hours, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school. You will also be required to travel occasionally throughout the year to various school functions, such as state testing or as otherwise required by the school.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At MVCA, we offer a range of career growth opportunities and learning benefits to support your professional development and success. These include:

• Regular coaching and mentoring from experienced educators
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Access to a range of online resources and tools to support teaching and learning
• Collaboration with a talented and dedicated team of educators

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits to support your well-being and success. These include:

• A competitive salary
• A range of health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and passionate educator who is committed to providing an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students, we encourage you to apply now! Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We look forward to reviewing your application!